Amendment of Notification No.22/2022 (Exemption of Duties for Origin of Goods from UAE ) inserting in table 1271A Spirit of Industrial use falling under CTH 22071012 will attract Basic Customs duty @ 95%.
Fixation of Tariff value for Areca Nuts, Palm Oil, Soya bean Oil, Brass Scrap, Gold and Silver
Exemption of deposit under Section 51A in ECL extended till 20th Jan; 2024
Exemption to deposit in ECL extended till 19.01.2024 for certain categories prescribed in Notification No.18/2023 Customs (N.T.) dt.30.03.2023
Fixation of Tariff value for Areca nuts Palm Oil, Soya bean oil, Gold and Silver
Export of certain food commodities viz wheat grain/flour, maida, broken rice is allowed thru National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL).
Anti- Dumping Duty levied on ‘Natural mica-based pearl industrial pigments excluding cosmetic grade” origin from china
Anti -Dumping Duty levied on import of “Synthetic Grade Zeolite 4A (Detergent Grade)” Origin from China.
Export of Onion under ITC HS code 0703 1019 is free with MEP@ US $ 800 PMT.
(Earlier Notification No. 42/28.10.23 is suspended with ITC HS code 0703-1010,0712-2000).
Import policy condition for Import of Gold under ITC HS code 0718 1200 “…. Other unwrought form” (restricted), now additional condition added :-
New condition added (2) :- Valid India-UAE TRQ holder as notified by IFSCA can import gold thru IIBX and can obtain physical delivery of the same through IFSCA registered vault located in SEZs as per the guidelines of IFSCA.
Other existing conditions (1) & (3) remain unchanged.
Option/Willingness is called by 20.11.23 from mfg inds of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) for allocation of raw petroleum coke in view of Hon’ble Supreme Court Order dated 10.10.23 in WP No 13029 of 1985 in the matter of M.C. Mehta v/s Union of India & Ors.
Onetime exemption allowed from “prohibited” to M/s Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for export of 20 MT of Non-basmati white rice under ITC HS code No 100 3090 as donation to Nepal for earthquake victims.
New Exchange Rate for foreign currency w.e.f. 17.11.2023
Exchange Rate for Swedish Kroner
Fixation of Tariff value for Palm Oil, Palmolein Oil, Soya Bean Oil, Brass Scrap, Gold and Silver
Revamped e-BRC system is implemented wef 15.11.23. Inward Remittance Messages (IRMs) will be directly transmitted by bank to DGFT. Exporter will self certify e-BRC based on IRM data. SoP is highlighted. Banks are directed to upgrade themselves by 31.01.2024.
Video Conference (VC) facility at Delhi on every Wednesday (between 10 am to 12 noon) is started wef 8.11.23 by registering on portal www.dgft.gov.in ”Centralised VC with HQs” for resolving matters pending with RAs.
On request of stake holders it has been decided to provide advance assessment of Shipping Bills
On the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS).
Export policy of Onion under Sl No. 51 of ITC 07031010 and 0712 2000 is subject to MEP (Minimum Export Price) US $ 800 FOB per metric ton till 31.12.2023.
Authorization of Booking Post Offices and their corresponding Foreign Post Offices in terms of the Postal Export (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2022
Exchange Rates w.e.f. 03.11.2023
Appointment of Adjudicating Authority Commissioner of Customs Pune and Principal Commissioner of Customs Noida for Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd.
Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nuts, Gold and Silver.
Corrigendum II issued for Notification No.33/2022 Cus.(ADD) on 26.10.2023
Ministry of Finance issued amendment to Notification No.27/2011 inserting in table
CTH 070310 ONION Export Duty Nil.
Ministry of Finance rescinds the Notification 48/2023 and Duty on Export of Onion is withdrawn.
Revised rate of Drawback for All Industries with effect from 30.10.2023
In continuation of Notification No. 3/23 dated 6.4.23, time period for accredition of Halal Certification Bodies & registration of exports extended for further 6 months i.e. upto 5.4.2024.
There is no effect on import.
Only conformity conditional rule Control Order 1967 is deleted.
It is replaced by prevalent Regulation 2011.
Other conditions remain unchanged.
Policy condition No 1 of Chapter 15 modified in reference to FSSAI Regulations. Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 & conformity of import items specified in the Third schedule of solvent extracted oil, deoiled Metal and Edible flour Control Order 1967 is deleted. It is replaced by Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulation 2011 (made under the Food Safety & Standards Act 2006). Other conditions remain unchanged.
Import of human embryo and human gamates under ITC No 0511 9999 is prohibited. (As per ART (Regulation) Act 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
Exchange Rate of foreign currency for Customs Valuation purpose w.e.f.20.10.2023
Amendment in Notification No.50/2017 by addition of Sl. No.551A- Nil Customs Duty for Foreign Going Vessel converted for a coastal run: Provided that such vessel re-converts to a foreign going vessel within six months from the date of such conversion.
Addition of List 34A for Banks Name which are allowed to import Silver, Gold and Platinum.
SEZ and private parties for supply to state/central Govt for defence & security can import IT hardware without licence on payment of CD. Policy condition No. 4(iv) of chapter 84 of schedule I is amended.
Quantity is notified/allotted for export of non-basmati white rice under ITC 1006 3090.
Restriction export of Raw sugar/white/refined/organic sugar under ITC 17011490 & 17019990 is restricted beyond 31.10.2023 till further order.
SEZ units and EOUs/EHTP/STPI/BTP are not required to obtain a 'restricted import authorisation' for import of IT hardware restricted vide Notification 23/2023 dated 03.08.2023. IT hardware items required for CG are exempt from import authorization. For import of remaining items as given in Notification No. 23 dated 3.8.23, multiple authorisations valid upto 30.9.2023 can be obtained. Import qty can be amended on post issue of lic through online application, no value change.
It is clarified that re-import of unsold Jewellery is allowed clearance by customs without import licence, which was exported for the purpose of exhibition abroad in terms of para 4.79 and 4.92 of HBP 23 under ITC No. 71131911 & 17131919.
(Uploaded on 16.10.23)
In 11 RAs, including Mumbai, EODC camp has been organized from 13.11.2023 to 24.11.2023 (2-week) for Advance/EPCG lic.
Procedure has been devised to update online data. Exporters can approach RA for expediting redemption, where application is submitted.
(Uploaded on 16.10.23).
Para 4.10(i) of HBP has been modified. Now Input Tax Credit is permitted in transfer of duty free imported or indigenously procured against Adv authorisation, on which GST has been paid. Earlier this benefit was not allowed.
Import policy condition for silver under HS Code 71069110 & 71069290 of chapter 71 of schedule 1 is revised. Under both the HS code the restricted item is allowed for import through nominated agencies notified by RBI, DGFT. Now it is modified that quailed jewelers as notified by IFSCA (Intl Financial Services Centers Authority) through IIBX (India Intl Bullion Exchange) are also allowed to import.
Against ITC HS Code 71069110 – description is given as “Grains”. This appears to be a typographical error.
Procedure highlighted for the issue of automatic system based e-SHC as per PN No 32 dated 9.10.23.
SION of Food Product at Sl No. E-125 – Shea Stearine is suspended till new norms are modified based on revised production/consumption data. Till that time, exporter can apply under para 4.07 (self declaration) of HBP.
Pare 1.08 of HBP modified. No need to submit application of Status Certificate. e-SHC will be auto generated based on data with DGCI&S. For upgradation of Status Certificate, an online amendment application is to be filed or wherever required due to technical reasons.
Import of Flax Yarn from China under CTH 530610 AND 530620 Anti Dumping Duty has been levied for further Five years.
Amendment in Notification No.152/2009 PTA with South Korea for item Ferro Molybdenum under CTH 720270 Duty @ 3.75%
Table giving HS code and Description allowed to be export under payment of IGST and refund of the same under Section 16(4) of IGST Act
And restriction of export for certain goods.
Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations required for Chemical category products additional details required as CAS number and IUPAC name is mandatory from 01.10.2023.
Customs Exchange Rate w.e.f. 06.10.2023
Amendment in Customs Tariff Act in First Schedule Insertion of 22071012 as Industrial Spirit in Chapter 22 and Insertion of 9807 as Specified actionable claim in Chapter 98
Fixation of Tariff value for Palm Oil RBD Palm oil. Crude Soya bean Oil, Gold, Silver and Areca nuts etc. w.e.f. 30.09.2023
